Fear of failure can stop us from chasing bold ideas and ambitious goals. In this energising opening keynote, Tori shows how embracing uncertainty and taking smart risks can boost performance, build resilience and push you and your team further than you imagined. Challenging the typical adventurer stereotype, Tori redefines what it means to be brave and strong. Through gripping real life experiences, she reveals how high-performing teams thrive under pressure - and how mindset, connection and courage drive lasting success.

In this session, you will explore:

• How to reframe fear and risk to drive growth and innovation

• The core mindsets that build resilience and sustained performance

• Practical strategies to unlock your own and your team’s true potential

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Discover the trends and skills shaping the future of the people profession in Wales and beyond, and explore how HR can elevate its role as a strategic partner for long-term success. With further focus on: 

• Insights into the trends redefining the profession and what they mean for you
• Learn practical ways to future-proof your team with data, flexibility, and clear goals
• Discover how to apply evidence-based practices and ethical leadership into decision making
• Explore strategies to strengthen your influence with executives and drive organisational success.

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The AI sprint that needs a marathon plan:

• Simon will set out how a fast-moving world obsessed with AI adoption is in danger of outpacing its own people
• He invites HR leaders and colleagues to pause and think about 'endurance' - building organisations and teams that can sustain long-term, intelligent change, and not just start it

Case study: Transforming HR at Lloyds Banking Group

Saving 1 million hours with prosper, the new AI tool that delivers quick, accurate answers to 68,000 colleagues

• how to simplify and ready content for AI use (AI doesn't read like a human!)

• retaining the human touch in moments that matter

• using an agile approach to select, test, implement and iterate 

• demo of the tool

• the cultural shift required to embed and realise the benefits of AI

• what's next?!

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As the UK navigates automation, net zero and an ageing population, reskilling has become a critical priority. This session will explore how HR leaders and employers can embed lifelong learning and inclusive upskilling to create a resilient, future ready workforce. With further focus on:

• understanding the key skills reshaping the future workforce and their implications
• learn how to integrate lifelong learning and green skills into workforce planning
• explore inclusive reskilling strategies that support all employees
• gain practical tools to build adaptability and resilience.

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This session will provide an update on the latest employment law developments in the UK and Wales, including key changes under the Employment Rights Bill. With insight into:

• recent and upcoming employment law changes impacting organisations in Wales
• practical implications of the Employment Rights Bill for people professionals
• explore upcoming trends and what to expect in employment law for 2026 and beyond.

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HR teams are crucial in fostering healthy workplace cultures, yet their own wellbeing is often overlooked. This session explores how to support both your team and yourself to create sustainable, positive workplace wellbeing within the people profession.

• Understand the unique pressures HR professionals face and how to manage them.
• Gain practical tools to protect your own wellbeing whilst supporting others.
• Learn strategies to prevent and manage burnout as an HR professional.

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In a rapidly changing world, organisations need leaders who are adaptable, empathetic and are able to think strategically. This session explores how to develop inclusive, high performing leaders who can drive change and foster continuous learning. With focus on: 

• discover the skills and mindsets required for future ready, agile leadership
• learn how to link inclusive leadership to high performance and accountability
• explore practical strategies to empower leaders through coaching, feedback and continuous learning.

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In an increasingly uncertain world, the techniques and mindset used by improv performers to such creative effect are readily transferrable to life offstage. Adapting and collaborating are essential to any team. It starts with listening: Intentive Listening, says Neil Mullarkey. This creates trust, curiosity, and confidence so you can overcome unexpected challenges and spot opportunities. In this interactive session you will explore:

• building your capacity to really listen and be confident in the moment

• how the improv mindset can spark creativity and better teamwork

• an easy guide to create rapport in person and virtually.

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